Edward Silver and his parents John and Rosemary look forward to welcoming you to this beautiful corner of England.

Embleton House is a large family run 1930's house, set well back from the road within secluded mature gardens at the eastern corner of the picture postcard village of Cavendish.

There are 5 luxury en-suite double rooms all designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. Wake up to the sound of bird song and wander into the guests lounge for our famous full 'Suffolk' breakfast made with lots of very local produce such bacon, sausages, eggs, bread, honey and home made preserves and other goodies.

The perfect base to explore the historic and cultural heart of the Suffolk/Essex borders (Long Melford, Lavenham, Clare, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Constable Country).

Embleton House features its own secluded gardens with an outdoor heated pool and tennis courts. Located at the eastern edge of Cavendish Village and set in the beautiful countryside on the Suffolk/Essex borders.

All our recently appointed en-suite bedrooms are designed with comfort and relaxation in mind so you can soak up the peaceful atmosphere of a true Suffolk village. We also cater for business and accommodation for wedding parties.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cavendish very soon.

Rooms:

All of our five recently appointed en-suite bedrooms have been carefully designed and are finished in an Art Deco style. They were designed with comfort and relaxation in mind so you can soak up the peaceful village atmosphere.

The Garden Room:

Our superior room includes a king size bed, a huge bay window and a dressing area, as well as a luxury bathroom carefully designed with comfort and relaxation in mind.

It is located upstairs inside the house with wonderful views over both our gardens and the Stour Valley. The luxurious bathroom includes a bath as well as a thermostatic shower.

The room can be accommodated as either a double with a king-size bed or a twin room with two comfortable single beds.

Myrobella:

Our smallest room has a beautiful wrought iron bed, antique furniture and an ensuite shower room.

It is located upstairs inside the house and boasts spectacular views over our swimming pool and the open farmland beyond.

Lavender:

One of our fixed double rooms located upstairs inside the house with a great view out over the open countryside.

The room is extremely light and spacious and includes a luxury ensuite shower room with a thermostatic shower.

Ivy:

One of our two large ground floor rooms, located just outside the front door of the main house but with its own entrance and parking space so you can come and go with ease.

The room can either include a luxury king size double bed or two comfortable single beds. It is decorated with 1930's antiques and includes a luxury ensuite shower room with thermostatic shower.

Ivy can also be a family room suitable for two adults and two smaller children between the ages of six and twelve. Children under twelve years old are charged half price.

Butterfly:

One of our two large ground floor rooms, located just outside the front door of the main house but with its own entrance and parking space so you can come and go with ease.

The room can either include a luxury king-size double bed or two comfortable single beds. It is decorated with 1930's antiques, high back chair and includes a luxury ensuite shower room with thermostatic shower.

Butterfly can have a ramp fitted to its entrance for disabled access and also includes a selection of items to assist our disabled guests including fitted grab rails by the WC and shower.

We can also accommodate dogs in this room although we do ask that dogs are kept outside in the car when the owners are not in the room.

Relaxation:

Feel free enjoy our large gardens, where we also have a tennis court and an outdoor heated swimming pool that is open May to September by arrangement.

If you want, walk out of the side gate and onto the footpath and enjoy a walk across the fields to the village and beyond.

Edward's mother, Rosemary has been a qualified Holistic Therapist for the last 12 years and can offer guest at Embleton House complimentary treatments such as Indian Head Massage, Back Massage, Hand and Foot Massage, etc.

Try a 'Stress Busting Break' which includes:

Two nights bed and breakfast between Sunday and Thursday with a holistic treatment of your choice. Please ask for current prices of this package.

Facilities:

Breakfast:

Our rates include our famous full 'Suffolk' breakfast, including locally produced bacon, sausages, eggs, bread, honey and home made preserves. We also cater for special diets such as gluten free, vegetarian and lactose intolerant diets.

Guests' Lounge:

The lounge has French windows overlooking the garden where you can read, play board games from our extensive selection, or just relax.

Swimming Pool:

There is a large outdoor heated swimming pool which is open from May to September (by arrangement).

Gardens and Tennis Court:

Guests can enjoy our large, mature gardens and can also enjoy our hard tennis court. Tennis rackets and balls are provided.

Parking:

Each room has its own allocated parking space in our driveway which is set well back from the road.

Walking and Cycling:

The Stour Valley has many excellent walks and cycle paths. There is a footpath by the side gate of Embleton House where you can walk across the fields to the village and beyond (Maps and cycling routes available on request).

Golf Courses:

There are a number of excellent golf courses close by as follows:

• Stoke By Nayland (two 18 hole)
• Clare Park Lake (two 9 hole)
• Newton Green (18 hole)
• Haverhill (18 hole)

Bicycle Storage:

We offer safe storage for bicycles and drying facilities.

Internet Access:

You can access the internet via a telephone point in the Guests' Lounge (there is a small charge for this service).

Disabled Facilities:

One of our rooms, "Butterfly" can have a ramp fitted to its entrance for disabled access and also includes a selection of items to assist our disabled guests including fitted grab rails by the WC and shower.

Dogs:

We can accommodate dogs in our downstairs rooms (by arrangement) although we do ask that dogs are kept outside in the car when the owners are not in the room. We also have two 'house' dogs, Jasper and Pippa that are always available for walks!

Holistic Therapies:

We can offer specialized treatments such as Indian Head Massage, Full Body Massage, Back Massage, Lymphatic Drainage and Hand or Foot treatments on request. If you fancy a tailored break with some treatments included, please contact us for details.

Romance:

If you are visiting us for a special or romantic occasion we can source special extras such as local fresh cream chocolates, personalized Champagne, flowers and help book anything from Balloon Flights to romantic dinners.

Cavendish Village:

The centrepiece of this beautiful "picture postcard" village is The Green which is overlooked by thatched cottages and the magnificent medieval church of St Mary's.

Cavendish is also home to the Sue Ryder Foundation and there is a museum dedicated to its history.

There are two great places to eat in Cavendish, The Bull Inn and the George, both within a ten minute walk from Embleton House.

Approximate Distances:

• Sudbury 6 miles
• Haverhill 12 miles
• Lavenham 7 miles
• Cambridge 25 miles
• Newmarket 16 miles
• London (M25) 60 miles
• M11 Motorway 25 miles
• Harwich Seaport 36 miles
• Bury St Edmunds 16 miles
• Stanstead Airport 28 miles
• Long Melford or Clare 3 miles

Places Of Interest:

Long Melford:

One of the longest high streets in England lined with antique shops and restaurants. C15th Holy Trinity Church, Melford Hall, local farmers' market in the Old School every 3rd Saturday of the month and Kentwell Hall (Tudor and WWII re-enactments, outdoor concerts, rare breeds farm, wedding receptions and parties).

Lavenham:

Famous Guildhall, medieval streets, antiques and art galleries.

Sudbury:

Gainsborough House, Quay Theatre, Vanner Silk Mills and historic market square. Smeetham Hall Barn wedding venue.

Clare:

Clare Priory, Norman Keep, Pargetted Houses, Auction Room, Antique Warehouse.

Bury St Edmunds:

Abbey gardens, Cathedral, street markets and shopping.

Duxford:

Imperial War Museum, international air shows and airfield.

Cambridge:

Park and Ride, historic colleges, churches and punting on the River Cam.

Colchester:

Beth Chatto Gardens, cobbled street markets, castle and museums.

Ipswich:

Park and Ride, historic Suffolk town, theatres and museums.

Dedham and East Bergholt:

Constable Country, Flatford Mill, Willy Lott's cottage (site of the famous 'Haywain') and the 'Place for Plants' at East Bergholt.

Newmarket Race Courses:

Racing season starts from mid April to the first weekend in November. Evening racing with concerts, craft and wedding fairs, historic Suffolk town and famous gallops. National stud and racing museums.

Other Activities:

Racing:

Newmarket Race Course and Stud.

Cycling:

South Suffolk Cycle Route. Cycles are available for hire from Sudbury

Walking and Rambling:

Stour Valley Walk, Country Meander, and many more.

Swimming:

Sudbury and Bury St. Edmunds.

Bowling:

Cavendish Bowls Club (by arrangement).

Guest Comments:

"Warm and friendly welcome, wonderful house it has been a joy to stay at Embleton!"

• Janet and John F, Kent

"A top level in all respects, we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay"

• Margaret and Geoff A, Beaunaris, Australia

"Brilliant Place wish we could have stayed longer"

• Mr. and Mrs. B, Leicestershire

Directions:

Please note that detailed routes can be sent from your home town, business address, airport or ferry port on request.

Directions from South East:

• Take your normal route to the M25 and head East towards the Dartford Crossing (you will need to pay the toll).
• After the crossing continue North on the M25 to junction 28 where you take the A12 for Chelmsford.
• Keep on A12 around Chelmsford till you see signs to Great Dunmow on the A130.
• Once you are on the A130 keep on it over several roundabouts, until you see signposts for Braintree on the A131.
• Take A131 around Braintree, and at High Garrett bear left onto A1017 towards Sible Hedingham and Haverhill.
• Carry on A1017 through Sible Hedingham and past Pool Street, to Baythorne End.
• At Baythorne End take a sharp right turn onto the A1092 to Clare and Long Melford.
• Carry on the A1092 through the villages of Stoke by Clare and Clare.
• The next village you come to is Cavendish. Go through the village and Embleton House is the very last driveway on the left as you leave Cavendish. We are well back off the road but you will see our sign at the entrance (see below).

Directions from South West:

• Take your normal route to the M25 and head North.
• At Junction 23 turn off for the A1 North.
• Stay on the A1 until Junction 9 signposted Baldock.
• Go through the town and turn left at a roundabout by a Tesco's store, then right at a mini roundabout, straight over traffic lights and you are now on A505 to Royston.
• Stay on the A505 around Royston and continue towards Newmarket. This eventually brings you to the A11( having crossed the M11 at Duxford).
• As you come onto the A11 keep left, and after a few hundred yards come off onto the A1307 (Cambridge and Haverhill), towards Haverhill.
• Proceed to Haverhill on this road, but as you approach the first roundabout keep right on the A1017 to Halstead.
• Stay on this road over many small roundabouts, and then a couple of small villages until you come to Baythorne End.
• At Baythorne End take a sharp left hand turn onto the A1092 to Clare and Long Melford.
  Carry on the A1092 through the villages of Stoke by Clare and Clare.
• The next village you come to is Cavendish. Go through the village and Embleton House is the very last driveway on the left as you leave Cavendish. We are well back off the road but you will see our sign at the entrance (see left).

Directions from the North:

• Take your normal route to join the M6 heading South.
• Just before the M6 joins the M1 take the A14 South.
• Go down A14 to where it splits into the A14 and the M11, just before Cambridge.
• Take the M11 down to junction 10 and take the A505 for Newmarket.
• Stay on A505 until it joins A11, then stay in the left lane to exit almost immediately at Fourwentways on the A1307 for Haverhill.
• Proceed to Haverhill on A1307, but as you approach the first roundabout keep right on the A1017 to Halstead.
• Stay on this road going over several small roundabouts, until you come to Baythorne End, where on a sharp bend you turn left on to the A1092 sign posted Clare and Long Melford.
  Cavendish is on this road about 3 miles after you have gone through Stoke by Clare and Clare.
• Come right through the village and we are the last house on the left. We are well back off the road but you will see our sign at the entrance (see left).